Dudieva steps in for Clark at Invicta FC 26

Invicta FC is set to return to the Scottish Rite Temple next month. Today it was announced that former UFC veteran Milana Dudieva has stepped up to face former title challenger Vanessa Porto in a flyweight scrap. It was also announced that Invicta favorites Amber “Bully” Brown and Amy Montenegro will also make their return. They will face off against Virna “Carcará” Jandiroba and Tessa “The Typhoon” Simpson in a strawweight and atomweight affair. The headlining fight is a flyweight title fight between Jennifer Maia and Aga “Kuma” Niedźwiedź. The full announcement and updated card can be found ahead. Invicta FC 26 will take place on December 8th from Kansas City, Mo.

Invicta Fighting Championships today announced a flyweight replacement and three new bouts for Invicta FC 26, streaming live from the historic Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City on Friday, Dec. 8.

Former title challenger Vanessa Porto (18-8) has a new opponent at Invicta FC 26, an opening created after Jessica-Rose “Jessy Jess” Clark was removed from the flyweight match-up. UFC veteran Milana Dudieva (11-6) will take Clark’s place in the bout, stepping up on a month’s notice against the top-ranked contender.

Of Jandiroba’s nine career submissions, six have come inside the first round. Montenegro enters the contest having won five of her last six bouts, including a “Fight of the Year” contender against Celine Haga at Invicta FC 21 in January.